MAY NEWSLETTER

 Click here for the MaY 2021 issue of The Cranfest Scoop!  The Festival's very own monthly newsletter...updating you on the latest "scoop" of cranberry festival news!

In this month's issue:

• Letter from the President
• 2021 Membership List
• Membership Details
• Royalty Update
• Parade & Contests
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise & Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

March Newsletter

Click here for the March 2019 issue of The Cranfest Scoop!  The Festival's very own monthly newsletter...updating you on the latest "scoop" of cranberry festival news!

In this month's issue:

• WI Governor's Conference
• In Memory
• Royalty Update
• Contests & Parade
• 2018 Donations
• 2018 Membership List
• 2019 Membership Application
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

November 2015 Newsletter

Click here for the November issue of The Cranfest Scoop!  The Festival's very own monthly newsletter...updating you on the latest "scoop" of cranberry festival news!

In this month's issue:

• Elections
• Awards
• Cranfest Highlighted in National Publication
• Royalty Update and Picture
• 2015 Donations to date
• Membership List
• Membership Application
• Calendar of Events
• Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

Warrens Cranberry Festival March Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop

Click here the March issue of The Cranfest Scoop!  The Festival's very own monthly newsletter...updating you on the latest "scoop" of cranberry festival news!

In this month's issue:

• 2015 Parade Marshalls
• 2015 AgVocate of the Year
• Town of Lincoln Fire Department Donation
• Contests and Parade
• Royalty Update and Picture
• 2015 Donations to date and 2014 total donations
• Membership List and details
• Calendar of Events
• Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

Warrens Cranberry Festival - February Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop

Click here for the latest issue of the The Cranfest Scoop, the Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own monthly newsletter!

In this month's update:

• Letter from the President
• Donation to the Warrens Area Youth Association
• Contests and Parade
• Royalty Update and Pictures
• 2015 Donations to date
• Last year's donation summary
• Membership List and information
• Calendar of Events
• Cranberry Trivia
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Cuisine

Warrens Cranberry Festival - 2014 November Newsletter

Click here to read the latest edition of The Cranfest Scoop, the Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own monthly newsletter.

In this month's issue:

• Letter from the President
• 2014 Festival Overview
• 2015 Button Designs
• 2014 Election Results
• Comments & Feedback
• 2014 Contests & Parade Winner Information
• 2014 National Media Highlights
• Royalty Update
• 2014 Donations
• Membership List & Details
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

The Warrens Cranberry Festival Membership, Board and Staff wish everyone a safe and very happy Thanksgiving!

2014 Warrens Cranberry Festival October Newsletter

Click here for this month's issue of the Cranfest Scoop!  The Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own monthly newsletter.

In this month's issue:

• 2014 Festival Overview
• Volunteer Appreciation
• 2015 Winning Adult and Youth Button Designs
• Comments and Feedback
• 2014 Contest Winners
• 2014 Parade Winners
• National Media Highlights
• 2014-2015 Royalty Update
• Donations to Date
• Membership List and Details
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

2014 July Warrens Cranberry Festival Newsletter

Click here for the latest issue of the Cranfest Scoop...The Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own newsletter!

In this months issue:

• This Year's Entertainment and What You Can Expect To See!
• Awards & Recognition
• Volunteer Appreciation
• Contests & Parade
• Donations to Date
• Membership List and Details
• Royalty Update and Photos
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia

Warrens Cranberry Festival Has a Variety of Contest Rules Available Now!

Click here for the latest 2014 Contest Rules Available Now!

Biggest Berry Contest - Think you've got the biggest cranberry? Weigh in at our Biggest Berry contest for a chance to win a ribbon and prize! Biggest Berry Contest Sponsor: Potter Cranberry Company, Warrens, WI.

Cranberry Chiffon Pie Eating Contest - Enter the Festival's very own pie eating contest!  The first participant to finish their whole pie (without using their hands) wins a free sweatshirt!  

 

Flower Contest - Show off your best blooms in this year's flower show for a chance to win a ribbon and prize!  



Marsh Medallion Hunt - Find the hidden medallion on Festival grounds and win a cash prize!  Clues are given the week of the Festival, until the medallion is found.  Join in the Quest at the Fest!   

Photography Contest - This contest draws numerous entries each year.  Show off your photography skills for a chance to win a ribbon or gift certificate.    



Pictorial Cancellation Contest - Design the official postmark for this year's Festival and win cash prize.  



Quilt and Needlework Contest - Get crafty with this sewing and needlework competition for a chance to win a ribbon and prize. 



Scarecrow Contest - Feeling Creative?  Show off your unique scarecrow design and win a ribbon or cash prize. 



Vegetable and Sunflower Contest - Show off your most unusual and spectacular vegetables and sunflowers in this contest and win a ribbon or special prize!  



Video Contest - Create your own video using footage from the 2014 Warrens Cranberry Festival and win cash prizes. 

Warrens Cranberry Festival May Newsletter

Click here to read the latest edition of the Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own newsletter...The Cranfest Scoop!

In this month's issue:

• Letter from the President
• 2014 Scholarship Recipients
• Contests and Parade
• Donations
• Membership List and Details
• Royalty Update and Pictures
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

Warrens Cranberry Festival - 2014 April Newsletter

Click here to read the latest issue of the Cranfest Scoop, the Festival's very own monthly newsletter.

In this month's issue:

• Volunteer Appreciation
• Recognition and Awards
• Contests and Parade Information
• Donations To Date
• Membership List and Details
• Royalty Update & Photos
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine
• Warrens Community Meals Schedule

Warrens Cranberry Festival - 2014 March Newsletter

Click here to read the latest issue of the Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own newsletter - the Cranfest Scoop!

In this month's issue:

• Contests
• Parade
• 2014 Donations to Date
• 2013 Total Donations
• Current Membership List and Details
• Royalty Update and Pictures
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine
• Community Meals Schedule and Card Party Information

Warrens Cranberry Festival - The Cranfest Scoop Newsletter - February 2014

Click here to read the latest edition of the Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own newsletter, The Cranfest Scoop!  With updates of what is new this year and what is happening at the Warrens Cranberry Festival.

In this month's issue:

• Letter from the President
• Warrens Cranberry Festival Donates $21,000 to the Village of Warrens
• 2014 Parade Marshals
• 2015 Button Design Contest
• 2014 Parade Entry Forms
• Total donations for 2013
• 2014 Donations to Date
• 2014 Membership List and Membership Details
• Warrens Cranberry Festival Royalty Update and Photos
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine
• Warrens Community Meal and Card Party Schedule

Warrens Cranberry Festival - January 2014 Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop

Click here to read the latest issue of the Cranfest Scoop, the Warrens Cranberry Festival's very own newsletter...updating you on the latest news and what's new for 2014!

In this month's issue:

• Volunteer Work Day
• 2014 Parade Marshals
• 2014 Button Designs
• Total Donations for 2013
• 2014 Membership List and Details
• Royalty Update
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

2014 Button Design Winner - Mary Schill, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

2014 Youth Button Design Winner - Colin Buchholz, Bangor, WI

Warrens Cranberry Festival - 2013 November Newsletter

Click here for the Festival's November Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop!

In this month's issue:

• Letter from the President
• 2013 Festival Overview
• 2014 Button Designs
• We Want Your Opinion!
• 2013 Warrens Cranberry Festival Board of Directors Election Results
• Volunteers
• 2013 Comments & Feedback
• 2013 Contest & Parade Winners
• 2014 Parade Marshals
• National Media Highlights
• Royalty Update
• 2013 Donations
• 2013 Membership List
• 2014 Membership Details and Application
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise for Sale
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine
• WAYA Hope for the Holidays
• WAYA Warrens Community Christmas Party

Warrens Cranberry Festival - 2013 October Newsletter

Click here for the Festival's October Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop!  

In this month's issue:

• 2013 Festival Thank You and Overview
• 2014 Button Designs
• Comments & Feedback
• Contest Winners
• Parade Winners
• National Media Highlights
• Royalty Update & Pictures
• Donations
• Membership List
• 2014 Membership Details
• Calendar of Events
• Festival Merchandise
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine
• 2014 Membership Form

2013 Warrens Cranberry Festival Contests & Kiddie Parade

The Warrens Cranberry Festival has several contests and a Kiddie Parade available for entry this year.

• 2013 Biggest Berry Contest
• There are over 100 different varieties of cranberries and any variety may be entered in the contest.  Berries are judged by weight in grams rather than by volume.  In the case of a tie, the berries will be measured for overall length and diameter to determine a winner. 
• Blue ribbons will be awarded for the largest in each variety/class and the Biggest Cranberry of Show will receive a $40 cash prize, sponsored by the Potter Cranberry Co., of Warrens, WI.
• Click here for more information and a contest entry form.

• 2013 Vegetable & Sunflower Contest
• This contest is open to the public and anyone is welcome to enter any vegetable or sunflower grown.  Please bring all vegetables thoroughly cleaned.  
• Judges Choice ribbons will be given for the overall contest winners.  A gift will be given to the family or individual who has entered the vegetable contest the most in years past.  
• Click here for more information and a contest entry form.

• 2013 Scarecrow Contest
• Create a scarecrow to show off at the Festival.  There are two categories of entry:  Most Unique and Traditional.  
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each category and Best of Show will receive a $25 cash prize, sponsored by the Warrens Cranberry Festival.
• Click here for more information and a contest entry form.

• 2013 Kiddie Parade
• All Warrens and Tomah area children are invited to participate. There is no entry fee.  Decorate yourselves, bicycles, pets, etc., and join us for a fun-filled walk through Warrens.  
• Children will begin at 11:45 a.m. (prior to the large parade) and a Festival representative will accompany the children on the parade route.  
• Click here for more information and an entry form.

Warrens Cranberry Festival - 2013 August Newsletter

Click here for the Festival's August Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop!

In this month's issue:

• Letter from the President
• Volunteer Day
• Festival Recycling
• Festival Food Drive
• 2013 Parade & Grand Marshalls
• 2013 Contests
• Royalty Update
• Royalty Pictures
• 2013 Donations
• Membership List and Details
• Calendar of Events
• CranJam 2013
• Cranberry Trivia
• Cranberry Cuisine

Warrens Cranberry Festival Quilt and Needlework Contest Rules

The Warrens Cranberry Festival Quilt and Needlework Contest rules are available now.

The Warrens Cranberry Festival will keep the same format of the Quilt and Needlework Contest as last year.  All entries will not be critiqued or judged by someone certified in quilting.

All entries will be displayed and Festival visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites and a People’s Choice ribbon and gift will be awarded to the winner.  The Warrens Cranberry Festival Queen, Princesses and President will also select their favorites and the winners will also receive a ribbon and gift.

Acceptable entries include:  Bed Quilts and Crib Quilts (hand, machine or tied), Youth (under the age of 18) (quilts, wall hangings, and needlework), Wall Hangings (smaller than 42-inch width), Unclassified Quilted or Unquilted (pillows, table coverings, and clothing), Needlework (embroidery, crochet, counted cross stitch, and knitting) and Miscellaneous.  All Quilts must have a 
3-inch hanging sleeve on top back.

All entries must pre-register by September 13, 2013.  

This contest is open to the public and there is no entry fee.

Entries may be brought or mailed to the Warrens Cranberry Festival Office any time prior to the Festival.  All entries must be received by Monday, September 23, 2013, at the Festival Office (402 Pine Street, Warrens, WI) by 3:00 p.m.  Any entries received after this date and time will not be able to Participate in the Contest.

All entries will be on display Friday, September 27^th and Saturday, September 28^th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 29^th, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Wetherby Stone Building, on the corner of Hayes and Main Streets. 

Check out will be Sunday, September 29, 2012, between 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Wetherby Cranberry Stone Building or within one week after the Festival at the Warrens Cranberry Festival Office (402 Pine Street, Warrens, WI).  

The winner of the People’s Choice, President’s, Queen’s and Princesses’ awards will be posted on the Festival website by Tuesday, October 1, 2013.  

All awards and prizes may be picked up when items are reclaimed.  Items will not be released without a valid claim check. 

The Warrens Cranberry Festival is not responsible for missing or lost items. Call the Festival Office with any questions at 608-378-4200. 

The Festival has the right to refuse any entries. Items are entered at your own risk.  The Festival provides monitoring during the day and the Wetherby Stone Building is securely locked at night.

Dates for the 41^st Annual Warrens Cranberry Festival are September 27-29, 2013.

Click here for a complete set of rules.

Warrens Cranberry Festival Photography & Video Contest Rules Available Now

The Warrens Cranberry Festival Photography & Video Contest rules are available now.

Photography Contest:

This contest is for amateur photographers, one who cultivates any art or pursuit for the enjoyment of it, instead of professionally or for financial gain.  Color or black & white photos may be submitted.

Categories:

1. Wisconsin Cranberry Marsh (includes crop & harvest)                    

2. Highlight Pictures from Warrens Cranberry Festival

3. Wisconsin Flower & Plant Life

4. Wildlife of Wisconsin

5. Scenery of Wisconsin

6. People of Wisconsin

Prizes for 1^st place will be a gift certificate in each category.  Best of Show, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place

winners will all receive a ribbon. The contest entry deadline is September 3, 2013. 

Video Contest:

Create your own video footage from this year’s Warrens Cranberry Festival.

All videos must

1. Be 30 seconds in length.

2. Be taken at the 2013 Warrens Cranberry Festival, in Warrens or mention the Festival.

3. Be submitted via YouTube - send your link of your video to cranfest@cranfest.com 

Videos will be judged on creativity, message clarity and relevance to the Warrens Cranberry Festival, and overall impact.  All winning videos will be placed on the Warrens Cranberry Festival’s YouTube Channel.

Beginning October 1, 2013, but prior to February 1, 2014.  Video registration forms can be retrieved from the Festival website.  Go to www.cranfest.com and click on the Events Tab, then click on the Contests Page, scroll down to the Video Contest to print and fill out the registration form.  Please fill out the registration form and agree to the terms and conditions.

Each participant or group may submit up to two (2) entries.  If the entry is a group submission, please designate one individual as the contact for the group; that person will be contacted to receive the award, if the group entry is selected.  Entries must be received no later than February 1, 2014.  Late entries will not be eligible for prizes.

The Warrens Cranberry Festival reserves the right to reject any or all videos based on content.  No

vulgarity, profanity or nudity is permitted.  This is a family festival and inappropriate material will not be tolerated.

Prizes:  1^st place- $100 2^nd place- $50 3^rd place- $25

Contest rules are available:  www.cranfest.com, 608-378-4200, office@cranfest.com. 

Dates for the 41^st Annual Warrens Cranberry Festival are September 27-29, 2013.

Click here for a complete set of rules for both contests.